Abstract:
Amides having the formula in which R is α-halo-C 1 -C 8 -alkyl; R 2 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, and R 3 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, are prepared by reacting an ester with an amine in the presence of a promoter which is a halide of a Group IIIa metal having a molecular weight of 26 or greater, or of a Group IVb metal. The process is particularly suitable for production of a desired optical isomer of such an amide.
Abstract:
Production of N-arylhalopyrrolidones by intramolecular cyclization of an α-halogen-N-2-alkenylamtde is conducted in the presence of a copper-containing catalyst and a primary or secondary aliphatic amine.
Abstract:
Amides having the formula in which R is α-halo-C 1 -C 8 -alkyl; R 2 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, and R 3 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, are prepared by reacting an ester with an amine in the presence of a promoter which is a halide of a Group IIIa metal having a molecular weight of 26 or greater, or of a Group IVb metal. The process is particularly suitable for production of a desired optical isomer of such an amide.